Tag Archives: DIY vA Claims

Hello everyone! A new Guest Contributor has joined!

Posted on November 26, 2023 by robinhoodesqvetsatty

Asknod was kind enough to invite me to write some guest columns. I’ve followed along the various Veteran focused blogs for years (Asknod, Hadit, /r/Veterans, etc) and I have a ton of respect for what Asknod does. He is definitely … Continue reading →

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A WARM, FUZZY THANKSGIVING FROM VA SECRETARY McDONONOUGH

Posted on November 22, 2023 by asknod

Every once in a while about this time of year, we all become a wee bit maudlin and little acts of kindness well up in our bosoms. We have this insane urge to spread joy and happiness across our fruited … Continue reading →

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EXPOSED VET RADIO SHOW THURSDAY NIGHT 11/16/2023

Posted on November 13, 2023 by asknod

Following on the heels of last week’s Tennessee SMC Seminar, I’m happy to announce  the Post-Game Wrap of our presentations by none other than the speakers themselves. If you were unable to dial in that day (Wednesday the 8th last), … Continue reading →

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THE TENNESSEE SMC WALTZ

Posted on November 4, 2023 by asknod

Happy Veterans Day coming up to all of you. I’m on the road again this week to Tennessee. Ray Cobb asked me to give a speech to a lot of VSO service officers and the general Veterans public on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Exposed Veteran Radio Show, Food for the soul, How to Qualify for VA SMC, SMC, Special Monthly Compensation, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA special monthly compensation, Veterans Day | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

VBASTPETE317–BULLSHIT CLEANUP ON VERA

Posted on November 3, 2023 by asknod

VA is awash in acronyms if you hadn’t noticed. VERA is VAspeak for Visitor Engagement and Reporting Application. This is what transpires after you keep pitching a bitch about why it’s been 218 days since your HLR decision finding a … Continue reading →

Posted in Aid and Attendance, SMC, TBI, VA Agents, VA suspense dates, VBMS Tricks | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

DADDY DAY AT SCHOOL

Posted on October 26, 2023 by asknod

Cupcake sent me the below article while I was in DC for a face-to-face, bayonet-distance hearing (my favorite) before a really great Veterans Law Judge yesterday afternoon. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. In my business, a … Continue reading →

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VBACOL319–CLEANUP ON AISLE R1

Posted on October 14, 2023 by asknod

First of all, I’d like to explain that all Regional Offices are assigned a three-digit identifier number to confuse somebody somewhere. The Russians in case they attack? Why not just call it what it is? Columbia, South Carolina is, for … Continue reading →

Posted in Aid and Attendance, AMC or ARC, Implicit denial, R1/R2, Reductions in rating, SMC, Special Monthly Compensation, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

BVA STATISTICS–TAKE PROTEIN PILL, DON HELMET

Posted on October 5, 2023 by asknod

Just got this informative news bite on BVA costs versus performance output from a good friend and former Veterans Law Judge. Being an incredibly smart fellow, he wisely parted company with the BVA and sought employment at one of the … Continue reading →

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THE CLAIMS COMMANDO

Posted on September 30, 2023 by asknod

Someone (everyone is entitled to anonymity) sent me a link a month or six ago but I never took time out to go check out his website. I did today. What a hoot. A lot of conversation has been bandied … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Appeals Modernization Act, Complaints Department, FACE HUMOR, Frivolous Filings, Humor, Service dogs, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

EXPOSED VETERAN RADIO SHOW– THURSDAY 9/28/2023

Posted on September 26, 2023 by asknod

John says Ray is out chasing the American Dream on the road. He may call in so we shouldn’t rule him out. The show will focus on the quickest way to win your claim as rapidly as possible in the … Continue reading →

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